Preparing for and emergency
Creating an emergency action plan is a good idea. It will help you and your employees prepare for the unexpected and ensure that you can handle a disaster with confidence.
An emergency action plan should be tailored to your specific workplace. It should take into account your organization’s risk assessment, its performance objectives, and its internal and external resources. It should also be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure it continues to meet your needs.
Purpose of an EAP
The main purpose of an emergency action plan is to keep your employees safe. This may include coordinating emergency response teams and ensuring that emergency materials are on hand. In addition, your plan should be in line with OSHA’s safety standards.
Your EAP should include a comprehensive floor plan of the entire property. It should also contain the more obvious elements like emergency exits and exit signs.
Updating your EAP
The floor plan will also need to be updated annually to include new information or additions to the property. It is also important to have an updated copy of your EAP in all of your fleet vehicles.
In addition to your EAP, you should also have a plan for back-up data storage. If your data is lost, you will need to find ways to replace it.
The best way to implement an emergency action plan is to involve all employees. This can be done through regular drills and training. Performing regular drills will allow you to identify any potential problems and inefficiencies.